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Age 56

Date of Death June 13, 2012

Place of Death Three Rivers, Michigan

Service Details

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Hohner Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Hohner Funeral Home, with Pastor Kevin Terrell of the Temple Baptist Church officiating.

Interment will be held in Moorepark Cemetery at a later date.


Obituary Notice

Gregory Allen Howard, age 56, of Three Rivers, MI., passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at the Three Rivers Health Hospital. He was born on February 4, 1956 in Salina, Kansas, the son of the late Foyster and Nathalie (Eireley) Howard.
Mr. Howard has been a resident of this area for the last 34 years. He was employed as a supervisor for General Motors (Hydromatic) for many years. On Sept. 4, 1992 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Frances (McKinney) Howard at Temple Baptist Church in Three Rivers where they remained faithful members. He also volunteered for many years at St. Joseph County Juvenile Court as a mentor.
Greg enjoyed fishing and golfing, collecting baseball cards and most of all attending his grandchildren's sporting events, and generally spending time with his family and friends.
Greg was preceded in death by his father, and one brother, Michael Howard.
He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his wife, Frances “Fran” Howard, of Three Rivers; three daughters, Francie (Mitchell) Sussdorf, April (Ben) Vlug, and Hannah Salisbury; two sons, Jacob Salisbury, and Jeremy (Danielle) Howard; one sister, Lori (Paul) Evans and beloved nieces and nephews, Tiffany, Paula, Samantha, and Paul Jr.; grandchildren, Katelyn and Alex Sussdorf, Ethan, Collin, and Jolie Howard, and Aiden and Kylie Vlug; as well as extended family and friends. />

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Memorials may be directed to the Temple Baptist Church or Wounded Warriors of America. Envelopes available at the funeral home.



Condolence Messages(18)
Heaven has gained a great man. I have many great memories shared with Greg. He got me hooked on golfing. He truly is a blessing. My thoughts & prayers go out to you April & Jeremy...you two were like a brother & sister..

Michael kuzawinski jr from Tennessee gave their condolences on 6/13/2012 at 9:36 PM


Many mixed emotions... precious memories will continue to remind us of Greg's generosity, love & friendship We will miss our dear friend until we meet again in Heaven. . where he is now enjoying a perfect body! Praying for the entire family.

Mike and Dottie Kuzawinski from Tennessee gave their condolences on 6/13/2012 at 10:13 PM


I will always remember Mr. Howard as a very nice man...who cared about others. I'm so thankful that he will no longer be in pain and I pray for his family that they will be comforted during this time.

Billie Hires from Three Rivers, MI gave their condolences on 6/13/2012 at 10:16 PM


Our deepest heart felt condolences to the Howard family. Greg touched so many lives in so many ways. One of the wonderful memories I have is of him singing at Temple. I know that because of his health he wasn't able to sing as he once did. But I know this, he is singing loud and clear today with God and the angels in Heaven! You are all in our prayers!

Tim and Denise Masters from Butler, Pa gave their condolences on 6/14/2012 at 6:18 AM


My deepest sympathy to the family, Greg was truly an Amazing and Inspirstional Man. He always walked with God, and Praise The Lord, because now he truly is. Praying for all of you.

Colette Moore from Three Rivers gave their condolences on 6/14/2012 at 6:53 AM


Greg was a good friend who could make me laugh. When we went to their home for game night, we felt like family. He will be missed! Fran I love you!

Becky & Doug Steinberger from Three Rivers MI gave their condolences on 6/14/2012 at 8:45 AM


WE LIVED NEXT DOOR FOR OVER 10 YEARS AND OUR KIDS GREW UP WITH APRIL AND JEREMY GREAT MEMORIES. GREG WAS ALWAYS AND KIND MAN AND A GREAT NEIGHBOR. RICH AND LESLIE ROZEK

RICH ROZEK from BURBANK, CA gave their condolences on 6/14/2012 at 2:59 PM


We are so for your loss,but Heavens gain. Greg was a good friend and we will have the fondest memories of our short time together. Fran know you are loved and it won't be long before we will be leaving here. We love you and your family. God bless.

Paul and Leilanii from Hasting,Mi gave their condolences on 6/14/2012 at 4:58 PM


Greg was a great friend to our family and will be greatly missed. Never meet a more gracious and caring person than him. Fran and the family we are praying for you.

PAUL AND DIANA SHINGLEDECKER from THREE RIVERS gave their condolences on 6/14/2012 at 5:16 PM


Home at last. Praise God he is home at last. No more suffering. What a time he and pastor Rose are haveing. Like many others we have mixed emotions. Our sympathy goes out to all his family, friends and church.

Bob and Marlene Prather from Mendon gave their condolences on 6/14/2012 at 7:19 PM


We were blessed to have known him. At peace knowing he is whole and free from pain. He brought love to others and was loved by many. My heart goes out to you Fran your family and all those in who's life he left his footprint..

Linda Wentworth from Texas gave their condolences on 6/14/2012 at 11:30 PM


We were blessed to have known him. At peace knowing he is whole and free from pain. He brought love to others and was loved by many. My heart goes out to you Fran your family and all those in who's life he left his footprint..

Linda Wentworth from Texas gave their condolences on 6/14/2012 at 11:31 PM


My deepest sympathies to the entire family. May you all find peace and comfort at this very difficult time.

Valerie Outman from Three Rivers, MI gave their condolences on 6/15/2012 at 3:50 AM


So sorry for your loss April Vlug and family. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Paul and Lisa Block from Portage, MI gave their condolences on 6/15/2012 at 6:41 PM


We have to say goodbye, dear friend. Your time on earth is done. You ran the race right to the end And now glory you have won. You can walk the streets of gold now Whole, free from pain, and then The time won’t seem so very long til we see you once again. I will continue to pray for all of you during this time of separation from Greg. Praise God, the separation isn’t permanent. Love and prayers to all of the Howard family… Love you guys so much.

LeeAnn Cross from Three Rivers, MI gave their condolences on 6/15/2012 at 11:14 PM


Greg is dancing for the Lord now. Although my heart breaks for his passing, I praise the Lord for allowing me to know Greg. He was a true man of God. I will miss you Greg. Fran and family, please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you all.

Donna Middlestadt from Marcellus, Mi gave their condolences on 6/15/2012 at 11:49 PM


So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss.

Jarrett Coleman, Jeanine Ramos from Bethlehem, PA gave their condolences on 6/16/2012 at 10:05 PM


We are so sad to hear about Greg's passing. We have so many wonderful memories of our years spent in Three Rivers with the Howard family. Greg was a wonderful friend to Archie. They did not only work together, but they sung together in church. Many memories of April when she was a baby, playing with Lindsay and Kimberly. Heaven just received another angel and I know our daughter Kimberly will find Greg. What a wonderful homecoming that will be when we all see each other again.

Archie and Kathleen Nichols from Lakeland, Florida gave their condolences on 6/18/2012 at 7:08 PM
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